Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
1973, Japanese. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
Against the backdrop of the Edo treasury devaluing currency and driving many into poverty, Hanzo Itami enforces the law without regard to status. He shows inadequate respect to the treasurer, who wants him dead.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 11 August 1973
- Original title
- 御用牙 かみそり半蔵地獄責め
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yasuzō Masumura, Kazuo Koike, Takeshi Kanda
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What Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is based on
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is based on Hanzo the Razor, a character.
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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare: quick answers
What should I watch before Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
Watch Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972) first.
What comes after Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
Next in the series: Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974).
Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare worth watching?
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How long is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Hanzo the Razor: The Snare have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare on?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
If you liked Hanzo the Razor: The Snare, try Chûshingura, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, Tenchu!.
Who directed Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and stars Shintarō Katsu, Toshio Kurosawa, Kō Nishimura.
What is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare based on?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is based on Hanzo the Razor, a character.